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Class Action Lawsuits

In some cases, a corporation causes a small amount of damages to a large number of individuals. Class action lawsuits allow a large number of plaintiffs to bring an action against a corporation to collect money damages or other relief.

Class actions often occur in federal court. In a class action suit, the plaintiff or plaintiffs allege that negligence or other bad actions on the part of the defendant or defendants have hurt a large number of people, and that the plaintiffs represent that class of people.

In a class action, there might be a settlement of award and people who are members of the class can claim the award.

Civil Justice Organizations

American Association for Justice - The AAJ is committed to promoting a fair and effective civil justice system while supporting the work of attorneys representing plaintiffs.

The 2017 Winter Convention will be held from Saturday, February 11, 2017 through Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at the JW Marriott Austin in
Austin, TX.

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